Bénédictine and Brandy (B&B) was created by a bartender at New York’s famous Twenty-One Club in 1937. The drink’s overnight success soon led to production of a pre-mixed 60 per cent Bénédictine and 40 per cent cognac version in 1938. Read more

This ‘B&B’ pre-mixed version is now made with VSOP Otard cognac and still accounts for the majority of U.S. sales and some 40% of total worldwide sales. But as long as you have a bottle of Bénédictine D.O.M. and of cognac you can easily mix a B&B yourself. (I favour equal parts cognac and Bénédictine served over ice in a heavy old-fashioned glass.)
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Review and Tasting

Sampled on 30/09/2012

Appearance

Clear, golden amber (more golden and not as coppery as Bénédictine D.O.M.).

Aroma

Mint, cardamom, cacao, apple wood, black tea and honey.

Taste

Much drier than Bénédictine D.O.M., the B&B is nutty (hazelnut) with nutmeg, cinnamon and gingerbread spice served with black tea moistened blackened fruitcake.

Aftertaste

Cognac and honey dominate the finish. To fully appreciate serve with ice and allow some dilution.